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Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold

The collection illustrates the deep connection between the Sioux people and the natural world. Animals often serve as characters in these stories, and their behavior often reflects human qualities, which helps convey morals that are both culturally specific and universally relatable. The story of the Field-Mouse and Buffalo, for instance, highlights themes of humility, the dangers of arrogance, and the importance of respect for others—values that transcend time and culture. "Wigwam Evenings" provides both a window into Sioux culture and timeless lessons that are relevant to readers of all backgrounds. The storytelling tradition showcased in this book remains a vital part of preserving Native American heritage while fostering a deep appreciation for nature and shared human values. (Summary by afutterer)

Year of Publication: 1909Genres: Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

Running Time: 02 hours 33 minutes 00 second

#	Chapter Name
1	Note and Preface KirksVoice	5:35
2	First Evening Featuring The Tale of The Buffalo and The Field-Mouse KirksVoice	8:18
3	Second Evening Featuring The Tale of The Frogs and The Crane KirksVoice	6:14
4	Third Evening Featuring The Tale of The Eagle and The Beaver KirksVoice	3:24
5	Fourth Evening Featuring The Tale of The War Party KirksVoice	4:36
6	Fifth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Falcon and The Duck KirksVoice	5:33
7	Sixth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Raccoon and The Bee-Tree KirksVoice	6:59
8	Seventh Evening Featuring The Tale of The Badger and The Bear KirksVoice	5:34
9	Eighth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Good-Luck Token KirksVoice	4:38
10	Ninth Evening Featuring The Tale of Enktomee and His Bundle of Songs KirksVoice	5:57
11	Tenth Evening Featuring The Tale of Unktomee and The Elf KirksVoice	5:15
12	Eleventh Evening Featuring The Tale of The Festival of The Little People KirksVoice	4:02
13	Twelfth Evening Featuring The Tale of Eya and Devourer KirksVoice	5:31
14	Thirteenth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Wars of Wa-Kee-Yan and Unk-Tay-Hee KirksVoice	4:17
15	Fourteenth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Little Boy Man KirksVoice	5:21
16	Fifteenth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Return of The Little Boy Man KirksVoice	4:33
17	Sixteenth Evening Featuring The Tale of The First Battle KirksVoice	4:57
18	Seventeenth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Beloved Sun KirksVoice	4:34
19	Eighteenth Evening Featuring The Tale of Wood-Chopper and Berry-Picker KirksVoice	6:20
20	Ninteenth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Son-In-Law KirksVoice	4:56
21	Twentieth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Comrades KirksVoice	7:19
22	Twenty-First Evening Featuring The Tale of The Laugh-Maker KirksVoice	5:39
23	Twenty-Second Evening Featuring The Tale of The Runaways KirksVoice	6:05
24	Twenty-Third Evening Featuring The Tale of The Girl Who Married The Sun KirksVoice	4:29
25	Twenty-Fourth Evening Featuring The Tale of North Wind and Star Boy KirksVoice	4:32
26	Twenty-Fifth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Ten Virgins KirksVoice	5:01
27	Twenty-Sixth Evening Featuring The Tale of The Magic Arrows KirksVoice	7:04
28	Twenty-Seventh Evening Featuring The Tale of The Ghost Wife KirksVoice	6:17